Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1887-10-06

the infancy of It's existence. Teaching
Manitou at seven o'clock. Mayor HUI
bert and u committee Of citizens, ac-
companied by the Firemen's band OF
Colorado Springs We're found in wait
ing. eager to extend the hospisalities
of that world renowned sanjtarihm to
the quill drivers and their ladies.
CHARTERED at the hotels supper was an
nounced for those who wished it; but
the good citizens of Cascade had spoil
ed(?l the appetites Of all. The mama
gers of the Manitou bath houses threw
the same open and invited all to test
the refreshing qualities of a mineral
bath, and it is neadless to- say that
nearly all ayailed themselves OF the op-
portunity. The plunge bath was taken
possession of by the ladies of the party,
and from the sounds arising therefrom
Jolly time they had of it. Music and
speaking were INDUCED in during the
evening and an enjoyable time had.
Monday morning is spent in visiting
the springs and various places OF inter
est within close proximity to the hotels.
Shortly after nine o'clock carriages
commenced to arrive at the Cliff House,
and at ten clock all are seated in con-
Portable carriages and Il start is made
for that oft read of spot, the "Garden
of the Gods" Each carriage was pro-
vided with guide, who called atten-
tion to the many points of interest.
"Balanced Rock the "Wine Cellar"
"Ben Butler" and other grotesque SEM
dances are passed, when the portals of
the famed gateway, rising 32O feet from
an almost level plain are approached.
The coloring of the rock is varied, from
sombre brown and pale yellow to Il
bright red, while a few rods further
white gypsum replaces the granite.
The ride through this Garden, and
through Glen Eyrie is one never to be
forgotten. Words are inadequate to
describe the scenery and the grandeur
of the place; rocks piled in every con-
ceivable form, brilliant in their many
colors and sublime in their magnili-
cence it is, as its name implies a Car
den of the Gods
The ride over the mesa to Colorado
Springs afforded fine view Of Pixies
Peak and the mountain range, and the
sudden change in the appearance Of
| vegetation as soon as the irrigating
ditch was passed caused considerable
comment. n short drive was taken
through some of the streets of this
handsome, and thriving city, and words
of praise were on every lip at the fine
appearance presented by the wide and
shady streets, elegant residences with
their well kept lawns, fine business
blocks, and the stirring appearance OF
the business portion of this prohibition
city of6,0OO inhabitants. The carriages
took all to Cheyenne,canon, four miles
distant from town, where were found
in waiting the Firemen's band and q
vast supply Of picnic goods, which were
partaken of with arelish in u fine grove
with the rocks rising several hundred
feet on either side. A more romantic
spot would be hard to find. Not very
far distant is the grave of Helen Hunt
the authoress, who, while spending hel
last days amid the fine scenery OF this
section, selected the place which she
desired should be her last resting
place. Returning to Colorado Springs
after bidding adleu to our hoSpitabl,
entertainers and breathing a praye
that we might revisit them at som,
future time, the special train provided
by the Denver and Rio Grande II. II.
under the supervision of Gen. Pass
Agt. S. X. Hooper, was boarded, ant
the trip resumed. Arriving at Pueblo
carriages were found in waiting ant
the party were conveyed to the newly
completed Grand hotel-and it is al
the name implies-where Sumptuou
repast was found in waiting. Surpris
and satisfaction were depicted on th
countenances of all as they gazed upoI
the surroundings and remembered tha
they were the honored guests of tn
officials and citizens of Pueblo.
Tuesday morning carriages wer
: furnished and 4; drive to some Of th
points Of interest INDUCED in. Th
first place visited was the Besseme
t steel works of the Colorado Coal
Iron Co. Here many viewed for tn
first time the manufacture of steel nail
3 rails, etc. from the crude ore as it
| brought from the mountain mines, an
an interesting spectacle it was. Th
y company now employ 500 men in il
3 works, besides those necessary to min
e and transport the raw material, an
: the force will be doubled January Is
: The next place visited was the worl
of the Colorado Smelling Co., where a
! hour was pleasantly passed in the var
t Gus departments Of this extcnsil
$ transformer of ores into bars of pr
l cious metals. Next came visit to IL
e mineral springs, where all quencht
ollSii Viii W IllC uuSU lIO
II their throats with a draught of the
o nous magnetic waters. The insal
G asylum was next visited, after whic
y all returned to the Grand and partoC
of one of the most sumptuous repas
e ever set before a hungry editor. ri
'f remainder of the day was passed as Il
Il inclinations dictated and in the eve
d ing a reception was held where an Q
a portunity was given to become bett
# acquainted with the citizens of t
n "Plttsburg of the west" as Pueblo h
r been termed by many.
s. at an early hour Wednesday NOR
Ie ing conveyances were found waitil
d. at the door to convey the party to t
le depot, and with many well wishes t
e, Pueblo and its royal good citizens frc
De one and all, we are soon pressing G
h ward toward another opening in t